User manual MARTIN JUNIOR 700

[. . . ] In addition, the Ether2DMX8 can be used as a DMX merger, DMX splitter hub, fail safe device, cue playback, DMX viewer monitor, and more. . . Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Why do you need it? Today's shows and installations require thousands of DMX channels. And with the increased use of LED fixtures and video mapping, it is now mandatory to have fast DMX response and proper network load management. [. . . ] Add to this the simplicity of setup and remote access and you have the best Artnet to DMX converter available today. Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ What's so special. . . ? Many tools, one device Artnet to DMX converter DMX merger DMX splitter hub Fail safe device Cue playback DMX viewer monitor Fast processing Low latency Efficient network management Built-in M-PC license Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Key features Artnet to DMX conversion DMX to Artnet conversion 10 Factory Presets 10 User Presets 99 Cues with Fade Time, Hold Time and Cue linking 8 Switch Inputs 8 XLR female 5pins DMX Splitter / booster DMX Monitor DMX and Artnet Test Generator Multiple Artnet IP in for backup system. USB port for backup and firmware updates Built-in M-PC license Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Fast and Synched One of the most serious issues faced with large systems is the synchronization between universes on the same EtherDMX device, and even more important is the synch between devices. A lot of attention has been placed on this and through some clever algorithms our engineers have found a way to achieve synchronicity between each DMX frame. Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Easy as 1, 2, 3 The Martin Ether2DMX8 is one of the easiest products you'll ever use with 90% of all applications set through a series of 10 factory presets. 1) Mx 2) Maxedia 3) Mx/ Maxedia 4) 8 X Input (MSD) 5) 4 in / 4 out 6) DMX Split 1-7 7) DMX Split 1-3 8) Artnet Clone 9) Broadcast mode 2. x. x. x 10)Broadcast mode 10. x. x. x Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Universes extender The main purpose of the Ether2DMX8 is to add or replicate DMX universes on a lighting network setup. Simply connect the Ether2DMX8 to an Artnet / Artnet II compliant console or PC-based controller. 32 universes 8 universes Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Broadcast vs Unicast The Ether2DMX8 can manage Artnet in Broadcast or Unicast mode. The test data can be sent to individual ports or to all of them simultaneously. Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Cue playback The Ether2DMX8 router has the ability to store 99 cues. Cues have many different uses, some examples are: · · · Standalone playback Backup Cues in case of controller failure Emergency Lighting Cue for a fire alarm via the switch inputs · · Automatic Lamp Strike during system power on Lighting cue without the need for a lighting console to be turned on · Lighting cues triggered by standard light switches Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Cue playback A cue is a snapshot of the current levels (4096 channels) on all 8 DMX ports. Cue 1 Cue 2 Cue 3 Cue 4 Only one cue can be played at any given time with its own fade and hold times. Playing back a cue will block any other DMX processing until the cue is stopped. Switch Inputs can be linked to cues, allowing the Ether2DMX8 router to function as a simple playback device for installations, tradeshow booths or a simple retail environment. It is also possible to assign a cue to be run upon startup of the router. Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Fail safe · The Ether2DMX8 can be used to automatically switch from one Artnet source to another in case of failures. A simple setting allows for assigning of a receiving IP address for a main and for a backup source. [. . . ] A simple setting allows for assigning of a receiving IP address for a main and for a backup source. Stage Backup console IP 2 IP 1 Network switch Main console Specifications can change without notice Ether2DMX8 ­ Emergency Alarm A common application for use of an external trigger: Many building codes require linking sound and light systems to the fire alarm. [. . . ]